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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.97, 1,103.83 and 445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.97, 1,103.83 and 445.82 is: 615.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.97 : 1,103.83 = 445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.97/1,103.83 = 445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.97x = 1,103.83 × 445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.97x = 492,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,108.53/799.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.16

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